Daiquiri Factory

Reviews

• Margaux D.

  star star star star star_border 15 September 2026

  I had a real bizarre experience here last weekend, guys. I must say that as an alum, I have a new-found appreciation for bars around Augustana that don't force me to touch a sweat/beer-drenched 21 year old. I was not expecting Dac Fac to be counted among one of these places.
  
  Imagine my surprise when, after Buckethead, I went to Dac Fac to find it basically deserted. Like, I could understand conversations on the other end of the bar level deserted. I had the usual (a Funky Monkey split between two people) and was able to sit and hold a conversation. It was the usual dark/neon decor, they have a patio out back and a bouncer that checks ID's etc...
  
  I was just surprised at how empty it was. I asked a few of my friends about it the next day and apparently I missed the great migration from DF to 2nd Ave (although I did see the after-effects... that place was packed). But anywho... Go to DF if you're not into beer and like slushies that get you too drunk.

• Jon C.

  star star star star star_border 11 September 2026

  Trops, daiquiris - whatever you like to call them, this place specializes in frozen drinks, most of which are made with some variation of Everclear or 151. This was my second time in Rock Island and my second trip to the Daiquiri Factory. It's not the classiest establishment in the world - I'd definitely call it a dive bar - but the prices were great, the bartender and doorman were both very friendly, and I had a great time both times I was there. Darts, drinks, good music on the jukebox - honestly, what more do you need in a night out? Had I gotten tired of this place, there were a couple of other bars next door, across the street and down the block. For once, I will admit that I'm probably giving this place a higher rating than it deserves, but sometimes when you have a good night out, you want to tell all of your friends just how great it was.

• John H.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 27 August 2026

  A/k/a Daq Fac.  A bar with a nickname.  We've got a problem already, folks.  
  
  I think the average age here is 21.  And upon entry, you soon realize that the average age is 21 only because you and your friends brought that average up a few years when you walked in.  
  
  A real daiquiri is made with rum, lime juice, and simple syrup, together shaken with ice and served straight up in a cocktail glass.  There is nothing like that here--stop the presses!  Instead, they have a row of squishy machines churning out frozen favorites like "Russian Quaalude" and "Naughty Girl Scout".  
  
  I give them an extra star for the wide varieties of colorful vomit they've surely been responsible for over the years.

• Marc H.

  star star star star star_border 20 August 2026

  A fun and unique bar. This bar is Mardi Gras themed, and offers a unique variety of drinks to try out. Behind the bar are 10-12 daiquiri machines, each loaded with an interesting and flavorful concoction. I'm a big of the more tart, citrus-flavored Bacardi Squeeze.
  
  Aside from the daiquiris, they also feature a full bar of beer and liquor. If you're feeling really daring, order the Funky Monkey. This drink is an absolute "lights out" drink, in that I mean it's very strong.
  
  The bar staff is friendly and makes pretty good drinks. It can get pretty cramped in there on busy nights because its a very long and narrow building, but they have a great outdoor deck to hang out on. Here you can watch their large projection screen, sit at a table, and enjoy your drink.
  
  This is definitely a bar that is filled with people in their mid to early 20's, so expect that crowd when you go. When it gets busy, it can sometimes be a little tough to get the bartenders attention, but it is never so bad to be anything more than a slight annoyance.

• Lauryn B.

  star star star star star_border 18 August 2026

  Drinks were great - customers were kind of annoying. But that's ok because the drinks were great and with each sip, they got less and less annoying!